Activities

Outdoor Activities

Even if it is hovering above freezing in the City, the surrounding area is full of opportunities to snowshoe, cross-country and alpine ski, and snowboard.

Here is a list of some of our favorite places to enjoy the outdoors in winter.

Snow Shoeing and Cross Country Skiing

​Pineland Farms: About 20 miles north of Portland (I-295) in New Gloucester, Maine is a 5,000 acre working farm with nearly 20 miles of trails to cross country ski or snow shoe.Website: www.pinelandfarms.orgHours: 8:00 am-5:00 pmSki and Snowshoe rentals are available

Bradbury Mountain: About 20 miles north of Portland (I-295) just outside of Freeport, Maine is a fantastic state park with miles of trails suitable for hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.Website: www.bradburymountain.comHours: 9:00 am to SunsetCost: $4.50No onsite gear rentals

Portland Head Light: Visit this iconic lighthouse on the rocky shore over looking Casco Bay. Only 4.5 miles away in the town of Cape Elizabeth.Website: ​www.portlandheadlight.com

LL Bean Flagship Store: 20 miles north of Portland in the town of Freeport is the Flagship store for the world famous LL Bean clothing and outdoor gear retailer. Should the urge to shop grip you in the middle of the night, the flagship store is never closed. Website: www.llbean.com